Trip planner · New Orleans

New Orleans in December 2026.

What's on, what to book ahead, and where to take colleagues and clients during a business trip to New Orleans this month.

On the calendar

9 dates to plan around

Wed Dec 27:00 PM

GamePelicans vs LakersNBA · Smoothie King Center
Sun Dec 612:00 PM

GameSaints vs PackersNFL · Caesars Superdome
Wed Dec 167:00 PM

GamePelicans vs KnicksNBA · Smoothie King Center
Fri Dec 187:00 PM

GamePelicans vs KingsNBA · Smoothie King Center
Sun Dec 206:00 PM

GamePelicans vs SpursNBA · Smoothie King Center
Mon Dec 217:00 PM

GamePelicans vs GrizzliesNBA · Smoothie King Center
Wed Dec 237:00 PM

GamePelicans vs ThunderNBA · Smoothie King Center
Sun Dec 2712:00 PM

GameSaints vs CardinalsNFL · Caesars Superdome
Thu Dec 317:00 PM

GamePelicans vs LakersNBA · Smoothie King Center

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How far ahead to book

Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.

Groups of 10 or more: book a private room 3 to 4 weeks ahead in a normal week.
Conference weeks: book as soon as your dates are set. Each conference guide shows our book-by date.
Game nights near the arena: book pregame dinners at least a week ahead.
Holidays: many restaurants close or switch to set menus, so confirm hours before you book.

Ready-made evenings

Pick one, book two places, done

Game night on Poydras Street

11–34 people

5:00 PMHerbsaint · Early dinner in the semi-private room on St. Charles Avenue
6:30 PMShort walk along Poydras Street to the game
7:00 PMPelicans vs Jazz, Wed Nov 4

The client dinner

Up to 12 people

7:00 PMRestaurant August · A custom tasting menu in the Chef's Tasting Room in the CBD

History, then a Cajun feast

10–18 people

2:00 PMThe National WWII Museum · Group visit to the museum a short walk from the convention centre
5:30 PMCochon · Walk around the corner to a shared Feed Me dinner in the Diamond Street room

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